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1979 Philadelphia Mayoral Election
The 1979 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election of William J. Green III. Ahead of the election there had been an unsuccessful effort to amend the city charter to allow incumbent mayor Frank Rizzo to run for a third consecutive term. Democratic primary Candidates Declared * Charles W. Bowser, independent candidate for mayor in 1975 * George G. Britt, Jr., management consultant and perennial candidate * C. Douglas Clark * William J. Green III, former U.S. Representative and candidate for U.S. Senate in 1976 * Frank Lomento, pretzel vendor and perennial candidate * Ralph C. Morrone * Ronald David Tinney * Gil W. Veasey * Inez Walker Withdrew * Albert V. Gaudiosi, former City Commerce Director * William G. Klenk, City Controller Results Republican primary Candidates Declared * David W. Marston, former U.S. Attorney and candidate for governor in 1978 Results Marston was unopposed for the Republican nomination. Independents and third parties Consumers * Luc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1975 Philadelphia Mayoral Election
The 1975 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of Frank Rizzo. Rizzo defeated African American leader Charles W. Boweser, who led an independent campaign, and Republican nominee Tom Foglietta. Democratic primary Candidates Declared * Louis G. Hill, State Senator from the 36th district * Muhammad Kenyatta, activist * Frank Rizzo, incumbent Mayor Results Republican primary Candidates Declared * Thomas Foglietta, At-large City Councilman Results Foglietta was unopposed for the Republican nomination. Independents and third parties Independent * Charles Bowser, former Deputy Mayor General election Results References {{DEFAULTSORT:Philadelphia mayoral election, 1975 1975 It was also declared the ''International Women's Year'' by the United Nations and the European Architectural Heritage Year by the Council of Europe. Events January * January 1 - Watergate scandal (United States): John N. Mitchell, H. R. ... Philadelphia 1975 Pennsylvan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |